Flecainide acetate and Skin blushing/flushing - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Skin blushing/flushing is reported as a side effect among people who take Flecainide acetate (flecainide acetate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Niaspan, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Flecainide acetate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,177 people who have side effects when taking Flecainide acetate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Flecainide acetate?

Flecainide acetate has active ingredients of flecainide acetate. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 7,176 Flecainide acetate users. Check the latest studies of Flecainide acetate.

What is Skin blushing/flushing?

Skin blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck) is found to be associated with 2,020 drugs and 2,930 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Skin blushing/flushing.

On Jul, 08, 2026

6,177 people reported to have side effects when taking Flecainide acetate.
Among them, 48 people (0.78%) have Skin blushing/flushing.

Could Flecainide acetate cause Skin blushing/flushing?

Among these 48 people:

How long have people been on Flecainide acetate when they have Skin blushing/flushing? *

What is the gender of people who have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Flecainide acetate? *

female: 55.32 %
male: 44.68 %

What is the age of people who have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Flecainide acetate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flecainide acetate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Skin blushing/flushing? *

Itching: 10 people, 20.83%
Dizziness: 9 people, 18.75%
Feeling Hot: 9 people, 18.75%
Rashes (redness): 8 people, 16.67%
Skin Burning Sensation: 6 people, 12.50%
Chest Pain: 5 people, 10.42%
Feeling Abnormal: 4 people, 8.33%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 8.33%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 4 people, 8.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 14 people, 29.17%
High Density Lipoprotein Decreased: 5 people, 10.42%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 6.25%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 6.25%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 6.25%
Laryngospasm (an uncontrolled/involuntary muscular contraction of larynx): 2 people, 4.17%
Diabetes: 2 people, 4.17%
Asthma: 2 people, 4.17%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 2.08%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 2.08%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on flecainide acetate (the active ingredients of Flecainide acetate) and Flecainide acetate (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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